__1) Going over your nails with nail polish remover, ____even if they're polish-free.__The remover lifts away the oils in your nails that prevent the polish from adhering to the surface.

2) Getting into the nooks and crannies around your nail beds with an orange stick wrapped in remover-soaked cotton. Not only does this get all the last traces of your old color off, it gets off any hidden debris that could prevent the edges of your polish from fully bonding with your nail.

3) Swiping the brush along the edge of your nail as a final step. This seals in the color, helping to safeguard against chipping.

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